Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
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Amy Tan has established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinage.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Redford
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- KPJR Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Redford
Kathryn Bostic
Clare Major, John Behrens
Cassandra Jabola, Karen Pritzker, Michael Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Cassandra Jabola
Producer
Karen Pritzker
Producer
James Redford
Director
John Behrens
Director of Photography
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir about?
Amy Tan has established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinage.
Who directed Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir was directed by James Redford.
Who stars in Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
The principal cast of Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir includes Amy Tan, Isabel Allende, Kevin Kwan.
When was Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir released and how long is it?
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).